On Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day, we proudly presented Mr. Peter Mac Donald Sr. as one of the first secret USMC Navajo Code Talkers in World War II. He spoke via a You Tube video that was taped on November 2020 at Notre Dame University. He kept our attention with amazing explanations of how the code worked using the Navajo language and how its ability to stay undecipherable by the Japanese helped us to win all the battles of the Pacific War from 1942-1945. He also ended his speech with a heartfelt reason why the Navajos and the rest of those who fought for our side felt they had to go to war…because they all loved this country and the freedom and liberty that they enjoy here. We must remember that on Veterans Day and on any day that we meet a veteran, and to thank them all, living and dead, for their service.
 
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On Oct 7th Kim Palmerie, co-owner of the Prospect Funeral Home, gave a most unusual presentation to the members of the Conference Series. She is a former nurse so that she spoke with the caring for others that a nurse would have and people need when someone close to them dies. Kim spoke about the aspect of pre-planning your funeral. Although it is a topic that we don’t usually care to discuss, it’s important to consider doing so that your family knows what you want for your funeral ahead of time so that they will be more relaxed when the time eventually comes. Pre-planning your funeral leaves your family with a clear idea of your wishes and intentions, all while providing directions to the executor of your estate. She gave everyone there some pamphlets on funeral pre-planning that people could take home to read further. We truly appreciated her thoughtfulness and her wisdom on this topic.
 
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On September 23 the Conference Series was pleased to have representatives from AARP speak to us about Fraud Watch which is a program concerning Scam Protection and how you or your loved ones can avoid getting caught in its deceitful ways. Volunteers John Wilson and his assistant Audrey Horel kept our attention with their terrible narratives of people who have been taken by these scammers, but also regarding how you can avoid getting entangled in its ways by using their simple suggestions. The attendees all agreed it was well worth listening to both of them.
   

 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2023 FOR OUR FRIENDS AT WENDELL CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!

The principal and first grade teachers at Wendell Cross School were pleasantly surprised recently with the gifts of school supplies for both students and teachers compliments of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Members of our church purchased the items and others wrapped them to be given to the students as they began a new school year.

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CT-MUFON (Mutual UFO  Network) – SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH

Another amazing presentation was shared with the Conference Series on June 10th! Michael Panicello, the State Director of MUFON-CT (Mutual UFO Network), filled us in on the latest information regarding sightings of UFOs, especially in Connecticut. His knowledge of this topic was exceptionable, and I think he thus increased our knowledge, too. We are so thrilled that he came!

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GENEALOGY – SATURDAY, MAY 6TH, 1:00-2:30 P.M.

We had the pleasure of having Abigail Sykes, a genealogist from the Mattatuck Museum, speak to our Conference Series about using the museum’s library and archives to start their family research. It was a wonderful presentation. She was very knowledgeable regarding the whole process, and many people who attended are now ready to start their own family trees.

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Museum on Wheels – Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, CT

March 25th at Cross of Christ Community Hall

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FOLLOW THE STAR!!  LIVING NATIVITY!!  

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